Conway, Ark. - The Central Arkansas Sugar Bears are preparing for a crucial ASUN Conference weekend with back-to-back matches against the Austin Peay Governors and Lipscomb Bisons. The Sugar Bears (7-8, 4-0 ASUN) are on a six-match win streak and look to extend their undefeated conference run.

Matchup 1: Central Arkansas vs. Austin Peay Governors  
Date/Time: 10/11 at 6 p.m.   
Location: Clarksville, Tennessee 

The Sugar Bears will start the weekend against Austin Peay (1-14), a team that brings both offensive depth and defensive stability. Austin Peay's offensive attack is powered by outside hitter Sarah Carnathan (124 kills), Payton Deidesheimer (110 kills), and Anna Rita (84 kills). Their offense runs through setters Kayleigh Ryan (202 assists) and Maggie Duyos (199 assists), both adept at distributing the ball effectively.

Defensively, Tayler Baron is a key presence with 230 digs, while middle blocker Anna Rita leads the team with 41.0 blocks. The Sugar Bears' defense, led by libero Alexis McDaniel (229 digs), will need to contain this balanced offensive threat.

Central Arkansas, on the other hand, features an all-around attack led by Laci Bohannan (166 kills), Mackenzie Vernon (148 kills), and Regan Harp (125 kills). Setter Caylan Koons, with 527 assists, will be pivotal in orchestrating the Sugar Bears' offense. UCA's six-match win streak will be a key momentum builder as they face off against a tough Governors squad.

Matchup 2: Central Arkansas vs. Lipscomb Bisons  
Date/Time: 10/12 at 6 p.m. 
Location: Nashville, Tennessee 

Next, UCA will take on the Lipscomb Bisons, another undefeated ASUN team (7-8 overall, 4-0 ASUN). Lipscomb comes into the match riding a four-match win streak, with outside hitter Courtney Jones leading the offense with 179 kills. Meg Mersman (117 kills) and Karlie McNabb (99 kills) provide additional firepower for the Bisons, while setter Sophia Hudepohl has amassed 510 assists, effectively running the offense.

Lipscomb's service game is dangerous, led by Jones with 24 aces, followed by Hudepohl (18 aces) and McNabb (17 aces). On defense, Libby Steinhart leads with 156 digs, and Mersman anchors the net with 58.0 blocks. The Sugar Bears will need to be sharp in serve receive and effective at the net to disrupt Lipscomb's rhythm.

Keys to Victory:
- Serve Pressure and Serve Receive: Both Austin Peay and Lipscomb boast strong servers, making UCA's serve receive crucial. Regan Harp (11 aces) and the Sugar Bears' aggressive serving will be essential in keeping their opponents off-balance.
- Balanced Offense: With multiple players contributing in kills, UCA's offensive versatility will be key. The distribution from Koons will allow hitters like Bohannan, Vernon, and Harp to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
- Net Play: Allison Holloway (45.0 blocks) and Greyson Button (40.0 blocks) will need to play strong at the net to counter the offensive threats from both opponents.

With a six-match winning streak and a 4-0 conference record, the Sugar Bears will aim to maintain their dominance in ASUN play.